The Swollen Fox - Latest Commentshttp://theswollenfox.disqus.com/enFri, 13 Feb 2015 13:53:09 -0000Re: The Dodos announce 2015 North American tour dateshttp://theswollenfox.com/the-dodos-announce-north-american-tour-2015/#comment-1852164792<p>Dang hoping for a show remotely close to Cincinnati. We loves the dodos. </p>MaxxFri, 13 Feb 2015 13:53:09 -0000Re: Recap: Local bands raise money for Suicide Prevention at Winter Doldrums Music Festivalhttp://theswollenfox.com/recap-winter-doldrums-festival-world-cafe-live-02-07-15/#comment-1849166204<p>Thank you!</p>Michele LynnThu, 12 Feb 2015 00:14:50 -0000Re: The Juliana Hatfield Three &#8211; &#8220;Ordinary Guy&#8221;http://theswollenfox.com/the-juliana-hatfield-three-ordinary-guy/#comment-1830477203<p>Actually, the implants were her own idea, and were something she has been considering for a while.</p>JamesMon, 02 Feb 2015 08:56:27 -0000Re: The Juliana Hatfield Three &#8211; &#8220;Ordinary Guy&#8221;http://theswollenfox.com/the-juliana-hatfield-three-ordinary-guy/#comment-1829625778<p>I've always admired Juliana for being herself, so I was sad to learn that she gave in to her new label's request and got breast implants!</p>AmySun, 01 Feb 2015 17:30:46 -0000Re: Five shows in February you should not misshttp://theswollenfox.com/five-shows-you-should-not-miss-february-2015/#comment-1824228592<p>Thanks for the mention of @ardenconcerts @sinkane show Feb. 13! We cannot wait.</p>Ron OzerThu, 29 Jan 2015 14:39:45 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1814667713<p>Well done, Mr. Kennedy. Articulate &amp; refined within "debate". Hats off to you, sir. :)</p>Nancy McCardleSat, 24 Jan 2015 09:32:43 -0000Re: Grandchildren announce sophomore LP, share new trackhttp://theswollenfox.com/grandchildren-announce-sophomore-lp-share-new-track/#comment-1814619324<p>Interesting, fresh!</p>Jeff TurnerSat, 24 Jan 2015 08:47:20 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1814098044<p>Is douche-nozzle one word or two?</p>d nozzleFri, 23 Jan 2015 22:01:16 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813698560<p>I really wish I could make this one!</p>Christopher Davis-ShannonFri, 23 Jan 2015 17:02:31 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813418046<p>I assumed your listed email address wasn't actually your real email address, which is why I mentioned it in my last comment. Please tell me you don't do business from that address.</p><p>And I absolutely think your writing experience is relevant - because if you were, let's say, a 20-year veteran of music journalism, I might be more inclined to take what you suggest under advisement. I am not ignorant to the fact that I have much to learn, but I would appreciate your criticism much more if I knew who you were.</p><p>You could have easily contacted me privately by email with your suggestion on how I better do my job. Instead you criticize me publicly, protecting yourself with a pseudonym. So, why don't you show yourself, email me (theswollenfox@gmail.com), and we can continue this conversation there.</p>theswollenfoxFri, 23 Jan 2015 14:18:53 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813390482<p>Kevin, my username and email address (should you be posting that email publicly, by the way?) have nothing to do with the validity of the points I made. As for the legitimacy of my authority, that's an interesting question coming from a kid who studied marketing, became a paralegal and then decided to start a music blog (I, too, love the internet).</p><p>Regardless of my education, or the years I have on you, or the musical and writing experience I have, I'd say its the words I've written here that speak to my authority on the subject.</p><p>If you want to be a music blog editor, act like one. Be a professional; drop the snark and sarcasm, and demand more from the folks you have writing for you. This goes far beyond a little blip of a piece on Horton Heat; its an indicator of widespread lazy (or simply bad) music journalism. This is an excellent article from the Daily Beast that addresses exactly what I'm referring to; I suggest you read it. <br><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/18/music-criticism-has-degenerated-into-lifestyle-reporting.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thedailybeast.com/a...</a></p>Ugh PhillyFri, 23 Jan 2015 14:03:46 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813172439<p>1) The Wikipedia comment was meant to be sarcastic. 2) I can indeed fathom the possibility of a piece being informative and concise, yet don't see the same necessity to inform in this particular instance as you do. If the preview makes me want to check out the music, I'm happy. 3) That's inexcusable, my bad.</p><p>Now my turn. Comments from someone who 1) goes by "Ugh Philly" and lists his or her email as (redacted) 2) gives no indication as to how he or she might be an authority on the subject of music journalism, and 3) seemingly hinges his or her distaste for an entire city on a 100-word piece about Reverend Horton Heat. This is why I love the internet.</p><p>Damnit, can't believe I misspelled Beavis. That's gonna sting for a while.</p>theswollenfoxFri, 23 Jan 2015 12:01:03 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813145055<p>A response from an editor in which: 1) Editor recommends Wikipedia as a fact source, 2) Editor can't fathom the possibility of a piece being informative yet concise, and 3) Editor misspells Beavis. This is why I call myself Ugh Philly.</p>Ugh PhillyFri, 23 Jan 2015 11:47:35 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813107531<p>You make valid points, but I will stand by the piece because, quite simply, I enjoyed reading it when it was turned in. If a reader wants to learn more about Reverend Horton Heat's storied career, they can go to Wikipedia.</p><p>The point of the preview is to inspire readers to give the music a chance. To properly examine a band with the extensive history of RHH, we'd need well more than 100 words.</p><p>When I read Elizabeth's preview it made me want to see the show myself - she made it sound fun, and that's why I published it. Also, I never mind a reference to Beevis and Butt-head.</p>theswollenfoxFri, 23 Jan 2015 11:28:15 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1813071516<p>Well, Kevin, I do blame you as well. The fact that you, as an editor, would let this pass speaks volumes. Aside from two facts in the article (HH is playing tonight, and he put out an album last year), the remaining 100 or so words have nothing to do with the band and everything to do with the author's lack of knowledge about her subject. Get rid of the fever dream nonsense about snake charming, and you've got a hundred words to devote to any number of things based in reality. RHH has been playing since the mid-80s; surely there's something interesting the poor girl could have found to write about. How about the fact that Dale Watson established the Ameripolitan Music Awards out in Austin TX, and they had the first awards ceremony last year (for which Horton Heat won the award for best rockabilly band and Rosie Flores won the award for best rockabilly female). You know, journalism-type stuff. As a music blog editor, can you really in good conscience defend her piece?</p>Ugh PhillyFri, 23 Jan 2015 11:06:01 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1812974708<p>At least she puts her name to what she writes. I guess I should just call you Ugh then?</p><p>Sometimes we write about bands we haven't seen yet - that doesn't mean we don't listen to them or know anything about them. And I didn't ask Elizabeth to write about the openers because I wanted something short, so you can blame me (the editor, Kevin) for that.</p>theswollenfoxFri, 23 Jan 2015 10:10:17 -0000Re: Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Underground Artshttp://theswollenfox.com/preview-reverend-horton-heat-underground-arts/#comment-1812957941<p>Great idea to have a show write-up done by someone who has not only never seen the band (nevermind the fact that there's pretty much a yearly opportunity to see Horton Heat in Philly), but who's only reference of the band is a Beavis and Butthead episode. Should come as no surprise, then, that Ms. Thorpe completely ignored the fact that three other roots/rockabilly legends (Dale Watson, Rosie Flores and Robert Gordon) will also be playing tonight. Snake charming? Miracle summoning? Good grief, child, quit wanking and do some actual homework if you plan to continue writing about music.</p>Ugh PhillyFri, 23 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0000Re: Video: Kishi Bashi &#8211; &#8220;In Fantasia&#8221;http://theswollenfox.com/video-kishi-bashi-in-fantasia/#comment-1808738492<p>Completely agree. Wonderfully shot video, captivating story.</p>theswollenfoxWed, 21 Jan 2015 16:16:17 -0000Re: Video: Kishi Bashi &#8211; &#8220;In Fantasia&#8221;http://theswollenfox.com/video-kishi-bashi-in-fantasia/#comment-1808668213<p>Thought the colors were really vivid, visually striking to be sure. Neat concept for a video.</p>VanDykeParksAndRecreationWed, 21 Jan 2015 16:08:00 -0000Re: Coming Up: 12 concerts to see this week (January 12-18)http://theswollenfox.com/concert-picks-week-of-january-12-18-2015/#comment-1794824296<p>Also Saturday night... Dull Dime presents: Kicking Down Doors, Black Horse Motel and Christopher Davis-Shannon at Boot &amp; Saddle. As well, Joni Mitchell tribute at World Cafe Live in Philly featuring some of Philly's finest musicians.</p>Michele LynnThu, 15 Jan 2015 17:40:52 -0000Re: 2014 in review: Favorite concertshttp://theswollenfox.com/2014-in-review-favorite-concerts/#comment-1761314624<p>Chipping in Lana Del Rey, the mighty Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and the incomparable Yo La Tengo</p>Chris GibsonSat, 27 Dec 2014 20:04:13 -0000Re: Feature Article: a look into the next Hezekiah Jones albumhttp://theswollenfox.com/feature-article-hezekiah-jones-making-progress-on-new-album/#comment-1744300220<p>Nice article Beth!</p>Michele LynnMon, 15 Dec 2014 20:05:44 -0000Re: Recap: Yo La Tengo celebrate 30 years with career-spanning set @ The Trocaderohttp://theswollenfox.com/recap-yo-la-tengo-the-trocadero-12-06-14/#comment-1740033484<p>The group of dbags sitting to the left in the bar area did their best to ruin the show by talking through the quieter songs. Do us all a favor next time and stay home</p>pemulisSat, 13 Dec 2014 04:26:04 -0000Re: Recap: The New Pornographers rocked song after song @ Union Transferhttp://theswollenfox.com/recap-the-new-pornographers-union-transfer-11-20-14/#comment-1706063407<p>Flashbacks to the great power pop of the 60s...great time had by all!</p>Chris GibsonFri, 21 Nov 2014 15:54:36 -0000Re: Recap: Philly Sings Philly, week two @ The Firehttp://theswollenfox.com/recap-philly-sings-philly-week-two-at-the-fire-11-11-14/#comment-1700540739<p>I have so much respect for Christopher for covering a Cinderella tune and to Chelsea Mitchell for covering Taylor Swift. There's so much philly music of all types, good and bad that can be covered, so when I hear artists cover other artists who are usually in the very same room...man...come on folks try harder and look at what Christopher and Chelsea did and learn from it.</p>Frustrated in PhillyTue, 18 Nov 2014 19:25:28 -0000